Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea had no answer to Mourinho's defensive masterclass, admits Ballack
Michael Ballack admits Chelsea were outwitted by an Inter Milan side led by the man who took him to Stamford Bridge.[LNB]The Germany captain conceded that the Blues found it impossible to break down Inter's defence during a 1-0 defeat that saw Jose Mourinho's men progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.[LNB] Second best: Wesley Sneijder pokes the ball away from Ballack (front)[LNB]Off night: Drogba is dismissed[LNB]Chelsea feel they had good shouts for two penalty claims in the first half at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, but Ballack conceded his side were no match for a club who had won the first leg 2-1.[LNB]'We didn't play that well, we are really disappointed with our performance but Inter did well,' said Ballack. [LNB]'We knew it would be difficult to score, we could see from the first leg. Especially in the second half we had no answer to create chances, and the longer the game went on the harder it got. We are disappointed but have to accept it.'[LNB]Inter dominated but were not out of sight in the tie until Samuel Eto'o scored with 11 minutes left to play in the tie. [LNB] Tactical battle: Jose Mourinho (far left) stands on the sidelines alongside Carlo Ancelotti as Yury Zhirkov and Samuel Eto'o fight for the ball[LNB]Soon after, Chelsea's star striker Didier Drogba was sent off for a stamp on Thiago Motta.[LNB]'The first half was OK,' continued Ballack, 'we had three or four chances where they defended in the last moment, but the longer the game went on we had no answer to create something, we are really disappointed.'[LNB]Meanwhile, Ballack confirmed he is in talks over a new contract but suggested that a new deal is a long way from being agreed. [LNB]It is believed that the 33-year-old has been offered a one-year extension on half his current salary of £130,000 a week.[LNB]'Of course I want to stay but there is another side,' said Ballack, whose current contract expires at the end of the season. 'We will see.'[LNB] Champions League specialSpecial won: Revenge for Mourinho on a night of shame for ChelseaChelsea bad boy Drogba curses Champions League exit and blasts red cardTerry apologises after injuring Chelsea steward in car accident after defeatDidier Drogba: Three red cards, a police caution and televised f-word rants - Chelsea striker tops the bad-boy league tableMalouda slams Chelsea for showing Jose's Inter Milan too much respectChelsea 0 Inter Milan 1 (agg 1-3): Eto'o ensures Jose's return is a special oneMartin Samuel: Brazilian beast Lucio gives a roaring Chelsea power showVIDEO: Mourinho savours Inter's win over Chelsea in Champions LeagueLucio shines for Inter as Mourinho's side dump Chelsea out of EuropeAncelotti admits Chelsea must now win the title after exit from EuropeGraham Poll: German inefficiency robbed Chelsea of two penaltiesJose hailed by Inter chief Moratti after dumping Chelsea out of EuropeItalian press hail Mourinho masterpiece for making Inter Milan's 'perfect night'CHELSEA FC
